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Steps to Independence
Declaration of Independence
Life During the War
The War in the North
Winning the War
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thought to still be the ruler to the Loyalists
Who is King George III?
100
president of Congress
Who is John Hancock?
100
They were afraid they would lose their jobs if the Patriots won the war.
Why did British government join the Loyalists?
100
He taught soldiers how to march together and use their weapons properly.
Who is Baron Friedrich von Steuben?
100
Known as a hero to some and a traitor to others.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
200
He wrote Common Sense in January 1776.
Who is Thomas Paine?
200
the longest section of complaints
What is Section 3 of the Declaration of Independence?
200
A Patriot hero who spied on the British army.
Who is James Armistead?
200
They had to sleep on frozen ground, little food and shoes, and diseases spread all over.
What difficulties did the Americans face at Valley Forge?
200
He made a plan to wear out the British Army.
Who is Nathanael Greene?
300
said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
300
July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
300
She dressed in man's clothes and joined the Continental Army
Who is Deborah Sampson?
300
They won the Battle of Long Island.
Who are the British?
300
the Battle of Yorktown
What is the last big battle on the American Revolution?
400
A Virginia delegate who asked Congress to officially declare independence.
Who is Richard Henry Lee?
400
She wanted Congress to give women more rights?
Who is Abigail Adams?
400
They hoped that while they waited, prices would rise and they could sell their goods for more money.
Why did some merchants and farmers refuse to sell their goods during the Revolutionary War?
400
He was proud to die for his country and would be willing to do it again.
Who is Nathan Hale?
400
September 3, 1783
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
500
Britain treated the colonies unfairly and independence was the only situation.
What were Thomas Paine's arguments for independence?
500
Laws have been passed to make discrimination illegal.
What are some ways we make sure there are equal rights for all?
500
He was an African American poet whose poems praised George Washington and were popular in the colonies
Who is Philis Wheatley?
500
He wanted to surprise the enemy by attacking them when they least expected it, the morning after Christmas.
What was Washington's plan for attacking Trenton?
500
Yorktown, Cowpens, and King's Mountain
What battles did the Americans win while in the South?